Job Title
Demand Planner
Job Description
In this role, you have the opportunity to
Own and drive the demand planning process for a portfolio of parts in our Image Guided Therapy Devices business. You will need to understand these non-TLA parts’ demand profiles and segment by options, installation materials, accessories, etc.. This is a new area of focus and requires somebody with an entrepreneurial attitude. None of these products are currently planned, so you’ll need to identify all of the possible configurations, analyze historical data, gain input from your customers, and ultimately ensure every product in scope has a demand profile setup. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to help create the way these should be managed and forecasted. As we are a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and eventually lead the planning efforts for an entire category.
You are responsible for
Developing demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
Reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results.
Coordinating cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
Interacting with sales, marketing, installation teams and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
Utilizing a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
Providing input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
Closely coordinating and communicating customer action plans with supply planning
Working as a Demand Planner on problems of diverse scope where analysis of planning data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Introducing planning methods/procedures that are new for the organization and applying advanced planning process principles to multiple tasks.
You are a part of
A leading health technology company with a multinational workforce of approximately 77,000 employees and globally present with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide.
To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience
Bachelor’s or Master degree with 3 to 5 years of related experience, with a quantitative focus, or advanced degrees in Operations Management,Mathematics/Engineering,preferred
Experience in statistical modeling techniques and concepts of forecasting such as MAPE, WMAPE, and BIAS.
Advanced Excel skills; Strong numerical and analytical aptitude, high proficiency managing advanced models
Superior analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to dive deep, identify root causes and recommend scalable solutions with strong numerical and analytical aptitude, high proficiency managing advanced models
High degree of organization with ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously
Excellent business judgment, strong written, oral and presentation communication skills
Extreme attention to detail and willingness to roll up your sleeves
Demonstrated team player with positive attitude and adaptability to overcome challenges
Successful experience with 'Bottom Up' forecasting approach
Strong proficiency in analytical tools
Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
In return, we offer you
In order to develop your full potential, we will offer you the flexibility, encouragement and opportunities to keep you inspired and engaged. After all, working at Philips is more than a job. It is an experience full of amazing moments that will transform you in a lasting and positive way, since together we can improve the world.
**Philips is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.**
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